Learn the Difference Between a Ghost and a Spirit- How they communicate and much more

For any questions you have about the paranormal, like what is a ghost? what is a spirit? What's the difference? What enables them to communicate? How do they do it? Why are some entities stuck on earth? Why do they haunt certain places? 

Learn the answers to these questions and more in Rob Gutro's books 

Ghosts and Spirits and Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead.

Available on Amazon at: CLICK to go to Amazon.com/RobGutro'sBooks

The Ghost Town of Hanton City, Smithfield, Rhode Island

Foundation remains of Hanton City. Credit: Smith Appleby House

There are a lot of haunted places in New England, but this blog isn't about a haunted place.

It's actually about a Ghost Town called Hanton City in Smithfield, Rhode Island; 

THE PROVIDENCE JOURNAL INVESTIGATES THE GHOST TOWN- In a Oct 31, 2019 article by Paul Edward Parker, Providence Journal Staff Writer, the reporter was assigned to investigate a town that disappeared in Rhode Island. He was able to dig up an interview of a resident from 1889, when the town of Smithfield still existed. 

 THE 1889 INTERVIEW -In 1889, a writer who did not receive a byline also journeyed from Providence to Smithfield, which required taking a train and a horse-drawn carriage. After finding a local guide to lead the way through the woods, the Journal writer interviewed Tom Hanton, who still lived, with his unidentified sister, on the edge of Hanton City in a one-room shanty. He was described in an Oct. 6, 1889, story as “the last of the Hantons.” Born around 1809 and about 80 years old at the time of the interview, Hanton told the reporter that his town “was a lively and enterprising place, when he was young.” 

The inhabitants worked in stone quarries and made shoes by hand, taking them to Providence to sell at the market. But, the quarry closed and factories full of machines took over the making of shoes, driving the residents of Hanton out of their occupations. Thinking About Downsizing? Ad By Charles Schwab See More “They had all got poor, and sold out to anybody, and died off,” Tom Hanton told The Journal. 

Foundation remains of Hanton City. Credit: Smith Appleby House

 SMITHFIELD'S ORIGIN- A local historian, Jim Ignasher is the author of the 2009 book “Remembering Smithfield: Sketches of Apple Valley,” in which he devoted a chapter to two “vanishing villages,” with most of that chapter about Hanton City.

Based in part on research by other historians, Ignasher concluded that Hanton City was first settled by three English families — the Paines, Hantons and Shippees — who possibly were given the land as payment for service in King Philip’s War, which lasted from 1675 to 1676. And that pretty much puts an end to the theories that Hanton City was founded by runaway slaves or exiled Tories or plague victims.

New Video Lecture: Shocking and True Ghostly Encounters, "Case Files of Inspired Ghost Tracking"

 If you missed the lecture this past weekend, now it's live (and edited) here: 

New Video Lecture: Shocking and True Ghostly Encounters, "Case Files of Inspired Ghost Tracking"

A new book called "Case Files of Inspired Ghost Tracking," by best-selling paranormal author Rob Gutro takes readers on paranormal investigations into private and historic homes where ghosts were traumatizing families. "A Paranormal Casebook of Maryland." In today's lecture, Rob focuses on one case that features 2 different Ghosts, 1 Attachment, 1 Spirit and Poltergeist activity. In the book. The Inspired Ghost Tracking team discusses several of their most unusual Maryland investigations such as the Case of the Dismembered Ghost, the “Alleyway” ghost, and others. Learn why ghosts stay behind and how the IGT team works with them to bring them solutions and peace. Click to Buy on Amazon:

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/O812iXujW9M

 

In the news: Ghost hunters capture 'chilling' images of England's 'lost queen'

 Here's an article that appeared in Sept 2020 from the United Kingdom's Lincolnshire Live newspaper: 

 Ghost hunters capture 'chilling' images of England's 'lost queen' 

 A group of ghost hunters claim they have managed to capture photographs of what they believe is the spirit of one of history's lost monarchs. The Retford Ghost Hunters claim to have captured one of their members coming face-to-face with a chilling apparition at the historic Rufford Abbey in Sherwood Forest last week. 

 

The group believe they encountered the renowned White Lady of Rufford who, according to legend, is believed to be the spirit of ill-fated Arbella Stuart. Arabella was tipped to take the throne before she found herself at the centre of a political wrangling which saw her banished to the Tower of London. The great, great granddaughter of Henry VII and the niece of Mary Queen of Scots' eventually died of starvation in 1615.

(Photo: The "White Lady of Rufford" appears to be standing face to face with Rachel (Image: © Retford Ghost Hunters / SWNS)

 The ghostly figure was captured during a ghost hunt which was streamed on Facebook Live. The "White Lady of Rufford" appears to be standing face to face with Rachel (Image: © Retford Ghost Hunters / SWNS) Group leader Rachel Parsons said: "I couldn't believe it when I looked up the history of the place the next day. "The first thing that came up was the White Lady Of Rufford. She's been spotted there quite a few times by all accounts.

It was about 11pm inside the ruins when we all heard a woman's cough so I ran towards the direction of it with my torch.

"I then sensed something on the spot where I was and I said to the others: 'She's standing right in front of me'.

At that point I told our viewers watching the live stream on Facebook to get screenshotting because I knew she was there. "It was only when we got back home and a viewer sent the screen grab that I discovered how close I was to her. "People have said it looks like a horror movie poster but I was just delighted to get such compelling evidence of what could be the famous White Lady of Rufford." 

The 48-year old said she only until she researched the history of the 12th century abbey that she uncovered the story of it being haunted by the White Lady of Rufford. But the White Lady wasn't the only ghostly spectre captured that night; spooky images showing a face at a doorway where also captured, which the ghost hunters believe could be the spirit of one of the monks who resided at the abbey.

(Photo: Lady Arabella Stuart, also known as Arbella. (Image: SWNS))

SOURCE: https://www.lincolnshirelive.co.uk/news/local-news/retford-ghost-white-lady-rufford-4542744

OCT 11th - On-Line Fundraising Lecture (you can register now!): Rob Gutro Talks about How Pets Communicate from the Afterlife

Join the Fundraising ON-LINE LECTURE Series for Washington Metro Dachtoberfest (registration instructions below) **There are various lectures, prizes and virtual events to take part in!

Rob's Talk: SUNDAY, Oct 11 at 2pm (Updated Date)

Pets from the Afterlife ONLY $10 TO REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR SERIES (there are several, all Live on Zoom)
Door Prizes during Live Webinar (must be present to win)

REGISTRATION: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/emf/WMDachtoberfest/WMDF_WEBINAR_REGISTRATION
Each Webinar : 45 to 60 minutes - after which attendees can Ask the Experts questions.
WMDF encourges questions be emailed to WMDF prior to webinar starting
Free on-demand replay will be available to all registrants from Nov.1-30
 
*Books Available on Amazon.com in Paperback and Kindle*

See Ghost Sketches in New Book, "Case Files of Inspired Ghost Tracking"

A new book called "Case Files of Inspired Ghost Tracking," by best-selling paranormal author Rob Gutro takes readers on paranormal investigations into private and historic homes where ghosts were traumatizing families. Rob, a medium in the Inspired Ghost Tracking paranormal group, announced the release of his seventh paranormal book that brings readers along on investigations and reveals some bizarre and shocking things the group found and how they helped the ghosts and families.     
TO BUY ON AMAZON: https://tinyurl.com/yba6ofbj

"When earthbound ghosts have traumatized families in their own homes, Inspired Ghost Tracking (IGT) of Maryland has gone in to cross them over," Gutro said. "Every case is different, too. Some have had earthbound ghosts that were friendly, others were not. IGT experienced a lot of bad energies that caused people to become physically sick or mentally traumatized. IGT investigators had to figure who, what, when and why things were happening, to finally bring peace to the living and the dead."  

In this collection of IGT cases, you’ll read about the "Burned Ghost," ghosts of two different time periods in one home, dark things that Ouija boards brought into homes, a very haunted Maryland mansion, many ghosts of Baltimore’s Federal Hill, a ghostly attachment, a Steelworker’s ghost, poltergeist activity, the famous IGT “Double Murder Ghost Investigation” and many more.

You'll find answers to questions like why ghosts choose to stay in a place, the differences and similarities between ghosts and spirits, why energy is the key to the paranormal and much more.

Although Rob has become known as a "Pet Medium" through the success of his best-selling books "Pets and the Afterlife" and "Pets and the Afterlife 2," he also connects with human earthbound ghosts and spirits.

Gutro is the first in the paranormal field to make the distinction between earthbound ghosts and spirits who have crossed over. Rob has three books about his experience with human ghosts and spirits, called "Ghosts and Spirits," "Lessons Learned from Talking to the Dead," and "Ghosts of England on a Medium's Vacation," and most recently, "Kindred Spirits: How a Medium Befriended a Spirit."   

Rob Gutro has been featured in the Washington Post and nationally syndicated radio programs like "Coast to Coast AM." Rob is a volunteer with Dachshund and Weimaraner rescues and gives fundraising lectures for animal rescues around the U.S., teaching grieving pet parents how pets communicate from the afterlife.   

Website: www.robgutro.com, www.petspirits.com

Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/ghostsandspirits.insightsfromamedium

www.facebook.com/RobGutroAuthorMedium

Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobGutroAuthor

Amazon Author Page: amazon.com/author/robgutro

YouTube:   https://tinyurl.com/wcvhqbt

ALL DAY SATURDAY- Oct. 3rd on-line: 2020 WMDachtoberFest Virtual Long Dog Festival Update

 

2020 WMDachtoberFest Virtual Long Dog Festival Update Washington Metro DachtoberFest Foundation is excited to announce the "WMDachtoberFest 2020 Long Dog Festival, a Virtual Fundraising Event". When WMDF made the difficult decision of this year to cancel the 2020 Fest in Frederick, Maryland, we hoped that we could still put on an Event for all of our dedicated Fest Fans and we achieved that goal! With activities and programming planned throughout the ENTIRE month of October 2020, you will be able to enjoy the Fest from the comfort of your home!  This blog is packed with event information so please be patient while scrolling through. :) A virtual Blessing of Pets and Animals will be celebrated on Saturday, October 3, 2020. This year we have several ministers who have graciously offered their time to offer blessings though both public and private settings. A Public Blessing celebration will be streamed to Facebook Live at the top of the hour at 11:00am, 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Private individual blessings will be offered between 11:00am and 2:00pm on Zoom. Seats are limited. Reserve your time for a private individual blessing today. Sign Up for Blessing of the Animals Were you looking forward to the the WMDF Raffles? Hopefully our online auction will fill the void for you! WMDF is excited to announce the launching of our new Fundraising Auction Group on Facebook. The first WMDF Online Auction will open for bidding on Sunday, October 11, 2020 and close on Sunday, October 31, 2020 at 6pm. We have over 60 lots of items up for bid, including a beautiful hand made queen size quilt “Doxies Rule” from Doodle Bug Quilts, an elegant Cross Townsend Rollerball Pen, a soft Igloo cooler, a large Snuggle Bag from Pet-O-Bed, Danbury Mint collectable dachshund plates, mugs and Christmas ornaments, and much more. So please check out our Auction. Happy Bidding and Good Luck! Check out the Online Auction For those without a Facebook account, we are introducing a limited number of FB Auction Proxies at a nominal fee. If you are interested please contact WMDF today! WMDachtoberFest2021 Long Dog Calendar Fundraising Photo Contest Are you one of those Long Dog owners who believe their long and low pup is the absolute best dog in the world, best looking, best personality, best behaved (well maybe not best behaved) but you know what we mean. WMDF is challenging you to prove it! Just an FYI, your dog does not have to be a Long Dog to enter, we love Long and Low Wannabes just as much! We want to see the absolute best photo of your Long Dogs and Long Dog Wannabes in our 2021 calendar. Celebrate the Long and Low in your life by taking part in the WMDachtoberFest2021 Long Dog Calendar Contest sponsored by Bush Veterinary Neurology Service. WMDF is awarding the top 15 calendar contest winners with gifts and prizes totaling more than $1200 in retail value!  Your $5 entry fee includes 5 votes to start off your campaign. Then the race is on…tell your family, your friends, your neighbors, your co-workers and even people you don’t know, all about our contest. Email your photo to everyone in your Contacts and SHARE your photo on social media! You are your best advocate for earned bragging rights when it's time for the "Winner's Circle" to be announced! Your pup could be on the cover of the WMDachtoberFest 2021 Long Dog Calendar! Three simples words to victory: SHARE SHARE SHARE! The Calendar photo contest opens for entries and voting on October 3, 2020 at 12:01am and closes on October 30, 2020 at 6:00pm. So Let's have some fun and see some great entries! Good Luck and happy voting! WMDachtoberFest Calendar Contest sponsored by: FIND OUT MORE ENTER THE CALENDAR CONTEST Calendar Contest Gifts and Prizes furnished by the following sponsors: HeartyPet  PetOBed    Buddy Belt Harness   KLouWags  Wigzi Innovative Leashes WienerBrosCo  The Sharper Barker   Weenie Warmers   BarkBox  Your dog could be on the 2021 Calendar Cover! Every dog has his day! Make sure your dog gets his. Buy a special day for your pup to mark her birthday, his Gotcha Day, your birthday or any other event. For only $10, we’ll put your pup’s photo on any special date in the calendar. You could even buy your furry friend a whole dang week if you were so inclined! Dates are reserved on a first-come first-served basis so don't delay! We will ask you to provide 3 date choices, but will endeavor to provide first choice when ever possible. We will accept any photo of your dog for Reserve-a-Date, including photos of dogs in costume. You do not have to enter the contest for your dog to have his day!   Pre-order a WMDachtoberFest2021 Long Dog Calendar today for only $19.99 plus $5.00 (shipping included!). They make great holiday gifts for fellow dog lovers! Calendars will ship in mid December. RESERVE-A-DATE or PRE-ORDER A CALENDAR Webinar Series Schedule “Canine Wellness - A Healthy Dog is a Happy Dog” Speaker: Sarah Halpern, DVM - Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11AM “Pets in the After Life” Speaker: Rob Gutro, Pet Psychic - Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 2PM  "Rehabilitation Therapy for Dogs" Speaker: Jennifer King, DVM, CCRP - Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11AM  “Back to the Basis - An IVDD Discussion”  Speaker: Joli Jarboe, DVM DACVIM (Neurology) Zilis Ambassador - Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 2PM  “Potential Uses of CBD Oil for your Pets” Speaker: Joli Jarboe, DVM DACVIM (Neurology) Zilis Ambassador - Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11AM  "Home Grooming Tips: The Do's and Don'ts of Proper Dog Hygiene" Speaker: Heather Lane, Professional Dog Groomer - Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 2PM  ASK THE EXPERT WEBINAR SERIES WMDF has a great series of webinars planned this month. We are welcoming back Joli Jarboe, DVM DACVIM (Neurology) to talk about IVDD and the potential uses of CBD for your Dog. Learn about General Canine Wellness, Physical and Rehabilitation Therapy for pets as well as at home grooming tips with Profession Groomer, Heather Lane. We are also excited to have back with us Rob Gutro: Medium, Pet Psychic and Author who will be delving into the mysteries of Pets in the Afterlife. ONLY $10 PER HOUSEHOLD TO REGISTER FOR THE FULL WEBINAR SERIES Webinars are Live on Zoom Door Prizes during Live Webinar (must be present to win) Each Webinar will last approximately 45 to 60 minutes after which attendees can Ask the Experts questions WMDF encourages questions be emailed to WMDF prior to the start of each webinar Upon registration, participants will receive a Zoom link and email address to send questions Time limitations may result in not all questions being addressed Free on-demand replay will be available to all registrants from November 1, 2020 to November 30, 2020  Find out more about the webinars Register for the Ask the Expert Webinar Series ASK THE EXPERT WEBINAR SERIES IS SPONSORED BY ‌ ‌ ‌ Woofminster Dog Show Best Pet Trick Contest and Look-A-Like Contest are back this year with a twist! Look Alike Photo Contest: Have family and friends told you that you and your pup could be siblings? Then this contest is for you! Take a photo of you and your pup which shows the resemblance. File upload size must be under 10 mb. Entry fee: $5 for one contest or $8 for both photo and video contest. Woofminster is open for video and photo submissions through October 16, 2020. Voting starts on October 18, 2020 and ends October 30, 2020. Visit our Website to Find Out More Every year Woofminster holds a Best Pet Trick and a Look-alike Contest. This year will be no different, well, except that the WMDF Woofminster Dog Show is taking its event virtual ...VIRTUAL! Best Pet Trick Video Contest: So you think your dog has a unique talent? Share it with WMDF! Submit your favorite video of your dog's best trick. Please keep it less than 20 seconds. File size must be no larger than 10mb. REGISTER FOR WOOFMINSTER DOG SHOW Woofminster Dog Show is sponsored by Woofminster Winner's Circle Rosettes furnished by: Woofminster Judge's Choice gift furnished by: Woofminster Winner's Circle Gifts and Prizes furnished by: